Nash County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Nash County in NC is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 609 violent crimes and 1,271 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 41.8 per 100k residents, which is 60.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 24.8 per 100k, 84.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate41.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents609 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents198 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate24.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,271 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents335 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate21.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents813 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents116 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 41.8 | A | 609 | 106.2 | -60.6% |
| Property Crime | 24.8 | A | 1271 | 163.6 | -84.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 7 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 42 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 1.1 | A | 20 | 5.8 | -81.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.7 | A | 198 | 22.3 | -60.9% |
| Burglary | 0.5 | A | 335 | 24.0 | -97.8% |
| Larceny | 21.1 | A | 813 | 116.4 | -81.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.2 | A | 116 | 22.2 | -85.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Nash County Sheriff's Office
Nashville Police Department
Nashville, NC
Bailey Police Department
Bailey, NC
Middlesex Police Department
Middlesex, NC